Hi Carol, thanks!I think this post is a start, but I'll make a list and let you know so you can link me. I am definitely weird!About the iron, the concentration of sugar is low, so it's just a miniscule caramel accumulation coming out of each steam vent - not oozing goo. The tablecloth isn't sticky or anything. Don't think I'll iron a white silk blouse though...oh, I don't have one anyway.mp